Western Cumberland Water Sys
EPA ID: PA7010038 · 275 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Western Cumberland Water Sys (PA7010038): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Federal water data for Western Cumberland Water Sys logs 2 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 275 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Western Cumberland Water Sys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Western Cumberland Water Sys serves a community with a median household income of $79,351 and an estimated 29,857 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Western Cumberland Water Sys's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Western Cumberland Water Sys compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2063 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Nickel was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Western Cumberland Water Sys (EPA ID: PA7010038) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 275 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 17325 in Gettysburg.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2063 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Nickel | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2063 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 17325 - Gettysburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Western Cumberland Water Sys (PA7010038) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Cumberland Water Sys water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Western Cumberland Water Sys; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Western Cumberland Water Sys serve?
Western Cumberland Water Sys serves approximately 275 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.
Where does Western Cumberland Water Sys get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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